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What Nobody Tells You About Transatlantic Cruises

FamGoTravel | Unofficial DCL Mom
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πŸ‘οΈ 12K viewsπŸ“… 11 months ago⏱️ 5:48
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)TransatlanticFrom Port Canaveral, FloridaFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The food was wonderful. It was just pretty standard and pretty American.

We could not do it all and yet were never bored.

We ended up losing a total of 6 hours across the sailing. Uh so that means six different nights we lost an hour of sleep. And that was kind of rough.

Would we do it again? 120% yes.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack wisely for the weather and specific needs as there are no stores at sea.
βœ“Plan your childcare options ahead of time if traveling with children.
βœ“Pack medications or patches for seasickness just in case.
βœ“Be aware of time zone changes and how they affect sleep.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Boredom on sea days β€” There are plenty of activities (trivia, classes, shows) to stay busy.
Medical emergencies at sea β€” Be aware that evacuation is difficult if the ship is far from land.
Packing for changing weather/needs β€” Bring everything you might need as there are no stores at sea.
Seasickness β€” Pack preventative medications or patches.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow is the food on a transatlantic cruise?
QHow rough are the seas?
QIs there enough to do on sea days?
QWould you do a transatlantic cruise again?
QHow do time zone changes affect the cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4Β½ Happy BaconKids Family4Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona, Spain2Β½ Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral, Florida2Β½ Happy Bacon
Portugal2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Thinking about booking a transatlantic cruise? Wondering what it's really like to spend several days at sea with no ports, unpredictable weather, and limited entertainment? In this video, we break down the truth about transatlantic cruising and repositioning cruises in generalβ€”the good, the bad, and everything in between. We recently completed an eastbound transatlantic crossing with Disney Cruise Line, but this video applies to anyone considering long cruises, no matter the cruise line. From food quality, seasickness, and entertainment to childcare options, family-friendly activities, and the vibe onboardβ€”we cover it all. If you're planning a cruise across the Atlantic or just curious about what it’s really like, this is the video you need. 0:00​ Introduction 0:29​ Food on a Transatlantic Cruise 0:48 Medical Care at Sea 1:19 Activities on Board 2:13 Time Zone Changes across the ocean 2:44 Packing for a Long Cruise 3:17 Children & Childcare on Sea Days 4:11 Mother Nature & Weather and the Atlantic Ocean 4:35 Would we do it again? β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ πŸ—‚οΈ I built a free app to keep all your cruise planning in one place β€” packing lists, port schedules, reminders and more. Download FamGo at https://famgo.travel β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ I'm Sara, your Unofficial Disney Cruise Line Mom. We've cruised over 100 days, and now travel with our 4 kids β€” including one with Down syndrome β€” sharing the real-life side of Disney cruising as a big, interabled family. No fluff, no filters, and definitely no gatekeeping. πŸ’™ Subscribe for honest Disney Cruise vlogs, accessibility tips, and family travel behind the scenes β€” new videos each week! β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ Important Links: Download FamGo free: https://famgo.travel If you want help planning your cruise: https://www.piratesandprincessestravel.com/request-a-quote Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FamGoTravel?sub_confirmation=1 My Amazon Storefront: http://bit.ly/45SSwWD My Instagram: https://instagram.com/famgotravel #disneycruise #dclmom